** Analysts at Citi downgrade ASX-listed shares of a2 Milk Company a2M.AX to "neutral"
** a2M faces supply chain constraints largely beyond its control, but strong demand still remains, brokerage says
** Citi says these supply chain constraints are leading to lost sales and higher costs for a2M
** Sees a risk that supply chain issues may persist longer than expected, making it difficult for a2M to regain customers even if the issues are resolved
** 6 of 9 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, while 3 rate it at "hold"; their median PT is A$9.60 - LSEG data
** Stock fell 12.7% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Sruthi Narasimha Chari in Bengaluru)
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